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Evidence Guide: BSBWHS505A - Investigate WHS incidents

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BSBWHS505A - Investigate WHS incidents

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Ensure initial responses to the incident are properly carried out

  1. Prepare and implement a workplace procedure for incident investigation
  2. Ensure site of the incident is safe and secured and that the immediate needs of those involved in the incident are met
  3. Ensure WHS legislative requirements are met
  4. Ensure other actions are performed to meet requirements of relevant workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems
Prepare and implement a workplace procedure for incident investigation

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Ensure site of the incident is safe and secured and that the immediate needs of those involved in the incident are met

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Ensure WHS legislative requirements are met

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Ensure other actions are performed to meet requirements of relevant workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems

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Develop an investigation plan

  1. Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and ensure requirements of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems are met by the investigation plan
  2. Form an appropriate investigation team
  3. Define the scope and purpose of the investigation and ensure they are appropriate to the scope and nature of the incident
  4. Ensure participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties as part of the planning process and specify agreed participation and consultation processes to occur during all phases of the investigation
  5. Identify, document and obtain necessary resources to conduct the investigation, including expert advice if required
  6. Identify, address and document barriers to investigation
  7. Ensure planning includes agreed timelines, objectives, responsibilities, roles, documentation, actions and outcomes
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and ensure requirements of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems are met by the investigation plan

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Form an appropriate investigation team

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Define the scope and purpose of the investigation and ensure they are appropriate to the scope and nature of the incident

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Ensure participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties as part of the planning process and specify agreed participation and consultation processes to occur during all phases of the investigation

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Identify, document and obtain necessary resources to conduct the investigation, including expert advice if required

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Identify, address and document barriers to investigation

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Ensure planning includes agreed timelines, objectives, responsibilities, roles, documentation, actions and outcomes

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Collect information and data

  1. Identify and access sources of information and data
  2. Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence, and document outcome of inspection
  3. Gather information and data in ways that ensure objectivity, confidentiality, validity and accuracy
Identify and access sources of information and data

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Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence, and document outcome of inspection

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Gather information and data in ways that ensure objectivity, confidentiality, validity and accuracy

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Analyse information and data gathered to identify immediate and underlying causes and practical prevention measures

  1. Ensure investigation team understands, identifies and applies the conceptual bases for the analysis
  2. Construct timeline of events leading up to the incident
  3. Investigate key events, conditions and/or circumstances that together resulted in the incident
  4. Develop actions, interventions and practical measures to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident and to address root causes
  5. Specify recommended actions, interventions or measures, and plans for their implementation and evaluation
Ensure investigation team understands, identifies and applies the conceptual bases for the analysis

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Construct timeline of events leading up to the incident

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Investigate key events, conditions and/or circumstances that together resulted in the incident

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Develop actions, interventions and practical measures to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident and to address root causes

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Specify recommended actions, interventions or measures, and plans for their implementation and evaluation

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Compile and communicate investigation report

  1. Prepare a report on the investigation, phrasing it in objective terms
  2. Cite evidence and basis for conclusions and recommendations
  3. Communicate the report to individuals and parties as appropriate
Prepare a report on the investigation, phrasing it in objective terms

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Cite evidence and basis for conclusions and recommendations

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Communicate the report to individuals and parties as appropriate

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

investigation of WHS incidents in a systematic manner

initial assessment of the situation and the establishment of an investigation plan

recommendations arising from the investigation

identification of immediate and underlying causes, and construction of a timeline of events leading up to the incident with intervention points on the timeline for prevention and a root tree analysis.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

workplace documents and case studies and, where possible, real situations

office equipment and resources

other personnel involved in investigations.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

assessment of written reports on incidents

demonstration of techniques used to conduct WHS incident investigations

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

observation of performance in role plays

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of requirements for reporting under WHS legislation, including notification and reporting of incidents

review of authenticated documents from the workplace

evaluation of area checks after an incident

scoping of the investigation

recording of documentary evidence

research of causative events.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

other BSB07 WHS units.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

analytical skills to:

analyse relevant workplace information and data

contribute to the assessment of resources needed to manage risk and where appropriate access these resources

develop actions, interventions or measures to prevent re-occurrence of the incident

identify areas for WHS improvement

make accurate observations of workplace tasks and interactions between people, their activities, equipment, environment and systems

communication skills to communicate effectively with individuals and parties at all stages of the investigation

consultation and negotiation skills to support development and implementation of the investigation plan

information technology skills to:

access and download internal and external information and data on WHS

use a range of communication media

numeracy skills to develop and implement the investigation plan

project-management skills to support development and implementation of the investigation plan

research skills to:

access relevant WHS information and data

identify areas for improvement

interpret information and data.

Required knowledge

ethics related to professional practice

how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on WHS risk and the management of WHS, including:

communication skills

cultural background and diversity

gender

labour market changes

language, literacy and numeracy levels of the workforce

structure and organisation of the workforce, for example parttime, casual and contract workers, shift rosters, geographical location

workers with specific needs and limitations

workplace culture towards alcohol and other drug use

internal and external sources of information and data relevant to the investigation

models of incident causation and injury processes

nature of workplace processes (work flow, planning and control) and hazards relevant to the workplace

organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

requirements under WHS legislation for notifying and reporting incidents and enforcement notices; and rights and powers of WHS inspectors

types and characteristics of incidents.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Incident includes:

accidents

incidents as referred to in WHS legislation

major to minor incidents resulting in:

major to minor injuries and diseases

major to minor damage to property, equipment, work processes or the environment

near misses, where no injury or damage occurs.

Immediate needs may include:

first aid

emergency evacuation and medical treatment

counselling and other personal support.

WHS legislative requirements may include:

complying with specific requirements of WHS legislation relating to incident and incident notification, such as:

for registered major hazard facilities

reviewing general workplace management measures and specific hazard control measures following a notifiable incident

preserving incident sites

complying with non-disturbance notices.

WHS legislation may include:

Acts

regulations

codes of practice.

Duty holders may include:

as specified in WHS Acts:

persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers

workers

other persons at a workplace.

Individuals and parties may include:

community

contractors

coroners

designers

government agencies, including WHS and emergency services agencies

importers

installers

insurance companies

internal and external specialists

managers and supervisors

manufacturers

media

occupational health and safety professionals

organisation’s board

PCBUs or their officers

suppliers and distributors

union representatives

worker assistance personnel

workers and family members.

Barriers to investigation may include:

availability of required resources, information and data, for example in relation to specific workplace issues, such as substance abuse

availability of witnesses

cultural issues

language

legal restrictions or limitations (temporary, shortterm or longterm)

length of time from when incident occurred or was first identified

location and/or accessibility of site

management and worker attitude, including desire to protect self and others

political and community stakeholder sensitivity

time limits imposed

unsecured incident site.

Conceptual bases for the analysis includes:

adopting an open-minded and objective approach

analysing policies, procedures, processes and systems in place at the time of the incident

focusing on the how, what and why of the incident

not focusing on individual behaviour or fault

using applicable models of causation and occurrence.

Timeline of events may include:

events and processes that extend back in time as far as required to identify root causes

not just focusing on recent and immediate events and processes.

Root causes may include:

workplace:

policies

procedures

processes

systems.